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Indo-Arabian stone anchor of Manikapatna, Odisha, east coast of India: An indicator of maritime contacts of Odisha
(Current Science Association, IAS, 2021)
Numerous stone and iron anchors of various shapes and sizes have been brought to light during the maritime archaeological explorations along the Indian littoral. And anchors are proxies to maritime archaeological studies. ...
Recently discovered stone anchors of Odisha, east coast of India
(Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, 2020)
Anchors are considered as the potsherds of maritime archaeology. Studies of stone anchors provide insight into trade routes, harbours and ports, maritime contacts, transfer of technology. In ancient times, vessels carried ...
Chemical composition of Low Moor and Walker Company cannons in the Odisha State Maritime Museum, east coast of India
(Current Science Association, IAS, 2022)
Cannons are military or civil weapons supported on carriages or fixed mounts and used in warfare as well as against rebellions. Now, most of the cannons are exhibited in museums, forts, public and private buildings , and ...
Geochemical provenance of an Indo-Arabian stone anchor from Manikapatna highlights the medieval maritime trade of India
(Nature Publishing Group, 2022)
India is one of the oldest maritime nations in the world, and the overseas contacts date back to the third millennium BCE.Besides several archaeological vestiges, numerous stone anchors of various types have been documented ...
Recently Discovered Iron Anchors from Tamil Nadu, East Coast of India
(Ubiquity Press, 2020)
In maritime archaeological studies, anchors made of stone, wood, or metal have played a significant role in shipping, not only acted as a proxy during the period of their use but also suggesting maritime connections with ...
Historical aspects and traditional knowledge of Hilsa (Indian shad) in Odisha, east coast of India
(Current Science Association, IAS, 2023)
Great personalities of the Indian subcontinent are associated with our legends, folklore, traditions, rituals and regional songs. Similarly, mountains, trees, cows, fishes, etc. are also linked with the above aspects. Among ...
Investigating the evolution of sand bars and natural channel formation in the Mandovi estuary along the central west coast of India
(Elsevier, 2024)
Coastal formations, such as sandbars, play a vital role in shaping the environment and maintaining local and regional coastal morphology. This study deals with two noteworthy sandbars, namely Aguada and Reis Magos which ...
Maritime and underwater archaeology in India: A critical appraisal and a future prospect
(Springer, 2024)
This article critically reviews four decades of development of maritime and underwater archaeology in India (MUAI). Established in 1981, the first Marine Archaeology Centre at the Council of Scientific and Industrial ...